Hi all, Does anyone have any information regarding a Boot deflector motor on a 2012 model.A week ago i pressed the spoiler button and noticed that no light came on. I also noticed that there was no motor noise from the rear.I then got my son to sit in the rear while i drove at a speed that should have activated the spoiler. It didn't activate.So I booked it into a dealer and they diagnosed a Boot deflector motor issue.I have a 12 mth extended used car warranty that the dealer is currently looking at to see if it is covered. its been 5 working days and they haven't contacted me as yet.

My question is, does anyone know were this motor is and is it something I can attempt to pull apart and have a go at fixing or maybe it just needs resetting.I'm just looking at all options as if its not covered (and knowing my luck it isn't) in warranty it will cost £350 to replace.

If you pop the boot and remove the carpeting from the boot lid where the spoiler is you should be able to turn the spoiler mechanism by hand. Sometimes it can get stuck (either up or down) and present the symptoms you describe. However, it can sometimes be fixed simply by doing this so I would definitely give it a go before stumping up £350. If it solves the problem for you, add some grease while you're there to keep it working smoothly in the future and you're good to go.

Last edited by 2retro on Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.

I pressed the spoiler button and noticed that no light came on. I also noticed that there was no motor noise from the rear. I then got my son to sit in the rear while i drove at a speed that should have activated the spoiler. It didn't activate.

So I booked it into a dealer and they diagnosed a Boot deflector motor issue.

Also, what geniuses must work at the dealers to expertly 'diagnose' that problem from the symptoms you describe!